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1,4-butanediol
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
1,4-B; BDO
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Depressant Intoxicant
CHEMICAL NAME
butylene glycol
DESCRIPTION
1,4-Butanediol is an industrial chemical that acts as an intoxicating sedative. It is similar in effects to GHB and usually comes in liquid form.
CAUTION
1,4-butanediol's dose/response curve is similar to that of alcohol: At higher doses, users fall unconscious and are temporarily unable to be awakened (coma). It may also dangerously depress breathing. Avoid Mixing With Alcohol.
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